1985 Mercedes-Benz 307 D 2.4L Diesel · B857 TCT
1985 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 70,418 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 307 D
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B857 TCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 70,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B857 TCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (B857 TCT) between April 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
B857 TCT Mileage History
- 27/04/202370,250 mi
- 26/10/202370,384 mi+134 mi
- 26/07/202470,403 mi+19 mi
- 21/08/202470,418 mi+15 mi
- 21/08/202470,418 mi
Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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